prorogates

verb

present tense third-person singular of prorogate
as in suspends
to bring to a formal close for a period of time the conference was prorogated until the following morning

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  1. suspends
  2. postpones
  3. adjourns
  4. interrupts
Verb
  • OneWeave suspends thousands of yarns around a central core and weaves them into seamless forms, combining fabric formation with portions of garment assembly.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • His design for Fallingwater therefore suspends the architecture above the fall itself, filling the home constantly with the powerful sound of rushing water.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of suspends
Verb
  • The injury postpones any plans to send the 20-year-old out on loan.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Or someone managing diabetes who postpones a preventive visit because grocery shopping, prescription pickups, and coordinating multiple specialists compete for limited time and energy.
    — Aimée K. Dailey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of postpones
Verb
  • McMaster is expected to call for the session after the legislature adjourns Thursday afternoon, sources said.
    — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 14 May 2026
  • The proposal is still pending in the current legislative session, which adjourns on May 6.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of adjourns
Verb
  • Essentially, azelaic acid interrupts that chain at multiple points.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Before Kat can say anything, the rest of the crew interrupts, ready for dinner.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of interrupts
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“Prorogates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogates. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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